PURPLES

Violet

#CEC0D2

RGB 206, 192, 210 · HSL 287°, 17%, 79% · CMYK 2, 9, 0, 18

Violet is #CEC0D2 in HEX — rgb(206, 192, 210), hsl(287°, 17%, 79%), cmyk(2%, 9%, 0%, 18%).

Violet pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 287°, 17%, 79%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#CEC0D2

RGB206, 192, 210

HSL287°, 17%, 79%

HSV287°, 9%, 82%

CMYK2, 9, 0, 18

Decimal13549778

CSS RGBrgb(206, 192, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(287, 17%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Violet 1382

Exact match

Behr

Mauve It N120-3

ΔE 0.6 · #CFC0D1

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 2.2 · #CFC0D6

Dulux

Sweet Posy S49C1

ΔE 2.5 · #D0C5D4

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 2.6 · #CDBACB

Hallman-Lindsay

Fragrant Snowbell 1224

ΔE 2.6 · #D5C5D4

Vista Paint

Fragrant Snowbell C-1223

ΔE 2.9 · #D5C4D2

PPG

Shy Violet 1177-3

ΔE 3 · #D6C7D6

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 3.4 · #D2C8DD

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 3.9 · #CAB6C9

Valspar

Subtle Purple 1003-8B

ΔE 4 · #D0BBC8

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 5.9 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 7.6 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 9.2 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 10.9 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CEC0D2

#C4D3C0

Analogous

#C6C0D3

#CEC0D2

#D3C0CD

Triadic

#CEC0D2

#D3CFC0

#C0D3CF

Split-Complementary

#CEC0D2

#CDD3C0

#C0D3C6

Tetradic

#CEC0D2

#D3C6C0

#C4D3C0

#C0CDD3

Monochromatic

#896892

#AC94B3

#CEC0D2

#F1EDF2

#F3F0F4

Rectangle

#CEC0D2

#D3C0C4

#C4D3C0

#C0D3CF

Compound

#CEC0D2

#D3C0CD

#C4D3C0

#C0D3C6

Variations

Lighter

#D8CDDB

#E2DAE4

#EEEAEE

Darker

#AB90B2

#7B5A84

#48344D

Saturation

#CBC7CC

#CFC0D3

#DBAAE9

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEC0D2

#C3C7D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEC0D2

#C2C2D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEC0D2

#CCC3C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Violet carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#DABDB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#CEC0D2

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C7C2DD

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9FC096

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #CEC0D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEC0D2;

CSS Variable

--color-violet: #CEC0D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet': '#CEC0D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEC0D2] text-[#CEC0D2]

SCSS

$violet: #CEC0D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEC0D2?

#CEC0D2 is Violet, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CEC0D2 warm or cool?

Violet reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Violet?

Violet works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Violet?

Violet pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Violet?

You can download Violet on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Violet?

The hex code is #CEC0D2. In RGB it's 206, 192, 210, and in HSL it's 287°, 17%, 79%.

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